Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. The need for blood is constant, but only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly.

East Lake Fire Rescue hosts a blood drive bi-monthly at station 57 from 12 pm to 4 pm. 

The 2025 blood drive dates are:

Wednesday, January 15th

Wednesday, March 12th

Wednesday, May 14th

Wednesday, July 16th

Wednesday, September 10th

Wednesday, November 5th

All donors will receive a special gift from OneBlood. More info on each event will be posted on the East Lake Fire Rescue Facebook page. Those who donate will also receive a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse & cholesterol screening.

Appointments are encouraged, please visit www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code: 59152

More information: https://www.oneblood.org/about-donating/blood-donor-basics/